A pretty flowering houseplant with masses of pink suffused white tubular shaped flowers. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers October to March. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.
Erica x hiemalis
A pretty flowering houseplant with masses of pink suffused white tubular shaped flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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Species | x hiemalis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink, white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 50cm |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 50cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | October, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Keep permanently moist, Water with rain water, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils |
Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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